Futaba T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER GYA553 Ver.3 Setting Manual
This manual details the setup and configuration of the Futaba GYA553 airplane gyro for use with the T16IZ and T16IZ SUPER transmitters.
Introduction
By installing the latest software on the T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER, you can set the airplane gyro GYA553 on the T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER.
Connection T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER and GYA553
CAUTION: Be sure to connect and disconnect the GYA553 and Transmitter connection cable with the power off.
The T16IZ/T16IZ SUPER transmitter connects to the GYA553 via a Receiver Connection Cable (included with gyro) to the S.I/F port.
Basic Operation and Data Transfer
- Select "Gyro setting" on the last page of the Airplane Model Menu.
- Select "Start". If "GY Settings Transfer" is selected, the gyro setting data saved in the transmitter is written to the gyro. Tap "Yes" to display the GYA553 data saved in the transmitter.
- Select "Start" again to download the gyro data to the transmitter.
- The home screen is displayed, showing information like gyro operation mode, sensitivity, and battery voltage.
Copying data from Gyro A to Gyro B:
Connect Gyro A to the transmitter and press [Start]. (Enter the data of A into transmitter). Then, connect Gyro B to the transmitter and press [GY Settings Transfer]. (Put data on A into gyro B). If you press Start here, the B data will be downloaded to the transmitter and the A data will be lost.
Home Screen and Basic Menu
The home screen displays basic information such as gyro operation mode (AVCS or Normal), gyro gain for aileron, elevator, and rudder, and the GYA553 software version. The battery voltage of the receiver connected to GYA is also displayed.
The Basic Menu allows access to "Config" and "SBus Basic" settings.
Config Menu
Config 1/7: Gyro Set Mounting Direction
Set the mounting direction of the GYA553. Refer to the figures provided to match the direction with the aircraft's control surfaces.
Config 1/7: WING/TAIL
Set the wing type (e.g., Normal, ELEVON) and tail type (e.g., Normal, V-Tail) for the GYA553. Ensure elevon/V-tail mixing is turned off on the transmitter. Use gyro neutral offset for adjustments, not transmitter sub-trim.
Config 1/7: Servo Type
Select the servo type: Digital servo (DG: 285 Hz) or Analog servo (AN: 70 Hz). Digital servos offer increased stability for high-speed control actions.
Config 1/7: SB/R2 OUT
Select the SB/R2 port configuration. Options include S.BUS(HS), RUD2, Ch3(Thr), and S.BUS(STD). Note that if S3175HV, DLPH-1, etc., do not work with S.BUS(HS), use S.BUS(STD).
When using two rudder servos: The diagram shows the connection to the Program box and the GYA553, illustrating connections for Aileron, Aileron 2, Elevator, Elevator 2, Rudder, and Rudder 2.
Config 2/7: Gyro Direction
Crucial for preventing crashes. Check the operating direction of each control surface (aileron, elevator, rudder) when the aircraft is tilted. For dual control surfaces, verify all surfaces operate correctly.
Config 3/7: Neutral Offset
Set the neutral position for each servo. Adjustments can be made for AIL, ELE, RUD, and their dual counterparts (AIL2, ELE2, RUD2). If SB/R2 port output is set to S.BUS(HS) or S.BUS(STD), AIL3 and AIL4 settings will also be displayed. These settings cannot be adjusted via the GYA553 main unit buttons.
Config 4/7 & 5/7: Servo Limit
Set the limit for each servo's operation. The maximum operating position is read into the gyro. Adjust the value (%) to reach the maximum operating position for each control surface (AIL, ELE, RUD, AIL2, ELE2, RUD2, AIL3, AIL4).
Config 6/7: Holding Power
Adjusts the posture holding force in AVCS mode. Decreasing the value makes the operation feel closer to normal mode. Up to 5 different data settings can be configured for attitude holding force rate, switchable via a transmitter function or flight condition switch.
Switch Channel Rate: Diagrams illustrate how to set channel rates using switches or dials/levers, with corresponding rate numbers (C1 to C5).
Config 7/7: Reset
Resets each Config item to its initial value.
SBUS Basic Menu
Set the CH for each function according to the transmitter being used. Unused functions should be set to INH (Inhibited).
- SBus Basic (1/3): Assigns functions like Gain AIL, Gain ELE, Gain RUD, ELE2, RUD2 to specific channels (CH1-CH11).
- SBus Basic (2/3): Configures Holding Power (CH12) and allows for rate switching via selected channels. Includes a warning to always verify S.BUS function assignments match transmitter settings.
- SBus Basic (3/3): Allows resetting of S.BUS functions. CH setting items for AIL3 and AIL4 are displayed, and their operation CH can be set. If AIL3 and AIL4 CH settings are INH, gyro control is not performed, and transmitter data is output as is.
